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Balcone Italiano, Tullamore, OFFALY

Balcone Italiano

4.2
4.2
31 reviews
€30 and under
Italian
The Balcone Italiano Restaurant is located on the mezzanine level of the Bridge House Hotel at the heart of Tullamore and is one of Offaly’s most loved Italian eateries with native Italian chefs it brings a culinary flare to the midlands that hasn’t been seen before. Enjoy a fresh mix of home-made pastas and pizzas which are made daily in house. The restaurant also offers a range of steaks, chicken and vegetarian dishes. Choose from a range of delectable Italian desserts and expertly made coffees.

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2 people

19:00


Booked 6 times today

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4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 February 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    The starters and main course were excellent but when I asked for the selection of ice cream with wafer, it was served to me in a bowl as if it were for a child and had no wafers. I’ve been to many restaurants and ice cream selections are always served on a plate with some sauce. That was very disappointing. Everything else including starters, mains and service was very good.
  2. MichelleM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 February 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Chicken for two of the guests was not fully cooked, but was quickly replaced with beautiful food. All other food was fabulous
  3. Joanne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 December 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, lovely food, perfect table- enjoy it all!
  4. AislingC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 October 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Had a lovely meal, service was quick and staff were lovely. Thanks to all.
  5. Lorrainek

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 October 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Lovely food but portions have got smaller then couple of years ago, also bit expensive for wat was on the plates
  6. AmyB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 October 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Was lovely, simple and good food. Service was great!
  7. AaronL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 October 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very enjoyable and fairly priced overall v. Good and happy to recommend
  8. Johnm

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 October 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    It's a nice restaurant food very good the staff were friendly
  9. Niall

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 September 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We had a very pleasant meal, staff were very accommodating and attentive.
  10. MSMS

    Leinster

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 August 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food- a few more vegetarian choices please :-) Great service from the waiting staff. Busy and lovely atmosphere.
  11. Offalynice

    Offaly

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 July 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    The restaurant is lovely very clean service for drinks very slow at least 15 minutes waiting, the lunch menus should at least be on until 6 o’clock overall good vill go back
  12. PhilipB

    Dublin

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 28 May 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good experience. Well organised middle of road restaurant.

    Balcone ItalianoResponded on 5 July 2022Hi PhilipB, Thanks for the lovely review. We hope to welcome you back soon. Kind regards, The Balcone Italiano Team

  13. DeniseH

    Leinster

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 March 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    James is an outstanding front of house man to jave

    Balcone ItalianoResponded on 5 July 2022Hi DeniseH, Thanks for the 5 star rating and for the lovely comment about James! We hope to see you back at The Balcone Italiano soon. Kind regards, The Balcone Italiano Team

  14. PaulaH

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 March 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service to celebrate a birthday. Will definitely return!

    Balcone ItalianoResponded on 5 July 2022Hi PaulaH, Delighted to hear you enjoyed the birthday celebrations! Thanks for the top rating! Hopefully you will come back again to The Balcone Italiano soon. Kind regards, The Balcone Italiano Team

  15. CarmelB

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 March 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Both the steak & Duck are simply delicious. Starters also very tasty. A great range of roasted veg & potatoes served.

    Balcone ItalianoResponded on 5 July 2022Hi CarmelB, Thanks so much for the lovely comments. We really appreciate them & are lucky to have a fabulous team. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Kind regards, The Balcone Italiano Team

  16. AoibheannD

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 March 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely food, pizza was fantastic , great service, would definitely recommend

    Balcone ItalianoResponded on 5 July 2022Hi AoibheannD, Thanks a million for the nice review & 5 star rating. We look forward to seeing you again in The Balcone Italiano. Kind regards, The Balcone Italiano Team

  17. Emma

    Dublin

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 19 February 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Delicious food, friendly staff. Will definitely be back.

    Balcone ItalianoResponded on 5 July 2022Hi Emma, Thanks so much for the lovely review. Appreciate the feedback. Look forward to seeing you again and hopefully in the not too distant future! Kind regards, The Balcone Italiano Team

  18. 86nwg

    Leinster

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 February 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious, we had steak & a pasta dish. Steak perfectly cooked & pasta was yum. We also had dessert, a cheesecake and brownie. I thought the brownie was delicious. Service was fast, waiters were helpful and friendly. There was a lovely atmosphere in the restaurant. We really enjoyed our meal.

    Balcone ItalianoResponded on 5 July 2022Hi 86nwg, Thanks for the lovely review. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us this message and we are delighted you had a great experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you back. Kind regards, The Balcone Italiano Team

  19. FechinD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 February 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Myself and my partner overbooked a table on Sunday 13th Feb.2022. We were greeted by friendly staff when we arrived. Got a lovely table. Only fault table was a bit cockeyed. We had starters and the main meal was a Sirloin steaks cooked exactly to our liking. The meal was very enjoyable and I would have no hesitation in recommending the Balcone Italiano restaurant to anyone. We will be back again in the near future, hope the table is rectified by then. 😊

    Balcone ItalianoResponded on 5 July 2022Hi FechinD, Thanks for the lovely review. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us this message and we are delighted you had a great experience with us. Will pass the message on about the table! We look forward to welcoming you back. Kind regards, The Balcone Italiano Team

  20. Annie

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 February 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was beautiful. We ate from the Valentines menu which was 39.99 per person for 3 courses with a prosecco cocktail. We were seated in a beautiful area and the experience overall was amazing. The staff were so kind and caring throughout and were constantly on hand to take new drink orders whenever it was needed.

    Balcone ItalianoResponded on 5 July 2022Hi Annie, Thanks a million for the lovely review. We are delighted you enjoyed Valentines with us. I will pass your comments onto the team. We hope to see you back at the restaurant soon. Take care, The Balcone Italiano Team

  21. DeeG

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 February 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Very good service, good food. Will go again in future

    Balcone ItalianoResponded on 5 July 2022Hi DeeG, Thanks for the lovely review. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us this message and we are delighted you had a great experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you back. Kind regards, The Balcone Italiano Team

  22. Michael

    Dublin

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 23 December 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent. I really like the Pollo penne. The chicken just to my own tastes al dente. The staff too were very helpful and reliable. I must say I was impressed again as always. The rediculous government new closing time of 8pm for bars and restaurants in the country is unnecessary in my opinion and is causing untold damage to the hospitality sector already on its knees.

    Balcone ItalianoResponded on 5 July 2022Hi Michael, Thanks for taking the time to leave us a wonderful review. We are delighted you enjoyed your dining experience with us and we look forward to welcoming you back. Kind regards, The Balcone Italiano Team

  23. SarahM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 December 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the ambiance and atmosphere was lovely and cosey. Food was fabulous and staff couldn’t have been any more helpful and friendly. Will definitely be back again.

    Balcone ItalianoResponded on 5 July 2022Hi SarahM, Thanks for the lovely review. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us this message and we are delighted you had a great experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you back. Kind regards, The Balcone Italiano Team

  24. Michael

    Dublin

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff are very courteous and professional despite being busy on a Saturday night. I was very impressed with their attentiveness and prompt assistance. I also really loved the Pollo Balcone which was tender and very well presented on the plate. Well done all round!

    Balcone ItalianoResponded on 5 July 2022Hi Michael, Thanks for the wonderful review. We are pleased you enjoyed your evening with us in The Balcone Italiano and we look forward to seeing you again and hopefully in the not so distant future! Kind regards, The Balcone Italiano Team

  25. DerekM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 September 2021

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Staff excellent, really couldn’t do enough food lovely, disappointed in the options tho was really looking forward to the hot rocks steak but overall a great experience and would definitely recommend

    Balcone ItalianoResponded on 5 July 2022Hi DerekM, Thanks a million for the lovely review and delighted we where able to look after you all. Will send on the feedback in relation to the hot rock steaks to our chef. Hope to see you back again at the restaurant soon. Kind regards, The Balcone Italiano Team

  26. JagodaB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 September 2021

    overall3food3service2ambience5
    We waited 30 mins before someone took our order. The starter and main dishes came out at the same time. The dessert came before the coffee. The food was good in general. Garlic bread was reheated though and very hard. Dessert was gorgeous and the latte was perfect! Penne carbonara was very good too, I was offered chicken with it wish I didn’t take it though wasn’t the best! Other than that it was very good!

    Balcone ItalianoResponded on 5 July 2022Hi JagodaB, Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. I will send this feedback onto our team. Since you have dined with us last, we have done lots of training post Covid with new and old staff so I would hope the next time you come back to us, that you will have a better service experience. We would love to welcome you back. All the best, The Balcone Italiano Team

  27. AmandaS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 August 2021

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food was outstanding absolutely fantastic. We have always recommended this restaurant to everyone and this is our go to just love

    Balcone ItalianoResponded on 5 July 2022Hi AmandaS, Thanks a million for the lovely review and delighted we where able to look after you all. Hope to see you back again at the restaurant soon. Kind regards, The Balcone Italiano Team

  28. Sandrah

    Offaly

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 August 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    5 stars just aren't enough for the fantastic service! The staff are excellent so friendlyand courteous, we were made feel so very welcome. The food was fabulous. We cannot wait for our next visit!!

    Balcone ItalianoResponded on 5 July 2022Hi Sandrah, Thanks a million for the lovely review and delighted we where able to look after you all. Hope to see you back again at the restaurant soon. Kind regards, The Balcone Italiano Team

  29. Tullamore1

    Dublin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 December 2020

    overall2food2service1ambience1
    Rude senior staff member, reminded on many occasions by various staff that they were fully booked (we booked our table and still had to wait a significant time to be seated), staff seemed stressed, maybe more employees needed? Went to the bar after the meal to get a drink and told only residents can drink at the bar. Disappointing experience

    Balcone ItalianoResponded on 5 July 2022Hi Tullamore1, So sorry to hear you had a disappointing experience with us. We have worked hard post Covid to train our staff so we hope that you will give us another opportunity. We have recently launched a new menu. Take care and hopefully we will see you again at the restaurant. The Balcone Italiano Team

  30. Sean

    Offaly

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Lovely food, great service, very accommodating staff and chief.

    Balcone ItalianoResponded on 5 July 2022Hi Sean, Thanks for the lovely review and delighted we where able to look after you all. Hope to see you back again at the restaurant soon. Kind regards, The Balcone Italiano Team

  31. CMcD

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 October 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went this restaurant for my birthday was absolutely fantastic! Would definitely go again

    Balcone ItalianoResponded on 5 July 2022Hi CaitlinM, Thanks a million for the lovely review and delighted we where able to look after you all. Hope to see you back again at the restaurant soon. Kind regards, The Balcone Italiano Team

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Balcone Italiano offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (057) 932 5600.

Balcone Italiano is rated 4.2 stars by 31 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

19:00


Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Balcone Italiano

Bridge House Hotel, Distillery Lane, Tullamore, OFFALY R35 K2T9

Additional information

  • Area

    Tullamore

  • Hours of Operation

    Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Irish

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    Hotel Parking

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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